Md. Code, Local Government § 10–328

(a) A county may provide for the prevention, abatement, and removal of

nuisances.

(b) A county may provide for the prevention of contagious diseases in the

county.

(c) A county may regulate any place where offensive trades are conducted

or that may involve or give rise to unsanitary conditions or conditions detrimental to

health.

(d) This title does not affect:

(1) any power or duty of the Secretary of Health or the Secretary of

the Environment; or

(2) any public general law relating to health.